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Rev. Cn. Neal Michell

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 Neal Michell

Cn. Neal Michell

Priest In Charge

The Reverend Canon Neal O. Michell is Canon Missioner for Strategic Development with the Diocese of Dallas. He is married to Varita who serves as Mission Coordinator at Christ Church, Plano. The Michells have four children and one son-in-law.

A former practicing attorney, Canon Michell has served churches of various sizes in the dioceses of West Texas and West Tennessee. The Michells planted a church in Germantown, Tennessee which achieved parish status within nine months of its first Sunday service.

In addition, he has served as a consultant in congregational development and led vestry retreats and workshops, focusing on vision-casting and leadership development. He publishes a monthly congregational development newsletter.

He has been awarded a Doctor of Ministry in Church Growth from Fuller Seminary. His doctoral dissertation is “Contemporary Anglican Worship in a Postmodern Era.” Canon Michell has also written two books: “How to Hit the Ground Running: A Quick-Start Guide for Congregations with New Leadership” and “Beyond Business as Usual: Vestry Leadership Development” which will be released this fall.

He has also gone on short-term mission trips to Ukraine, South Africa, Mexico, and was part of a church planting team in Danli, Honduras as well as serving on a short term mission with St. Luke’s in Honduras.